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The Nissan Frontier “Has Aged Like a Box of Wine”

Though Nissan is known for its comfortable and advanced cars and SUVs, the automaker struggles against strong competition in the truck segment. Its midsize platform and affordable pricing have kept the Frontier selling well enough. But when stacked up against the best-selling trucks in America, the Nissan Frontier just simply cannot keep up. Where does …
by Marci Houghtlen
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What Puts the “Pro” in the Nissan Frontier Pro-4X?

If you’re looking to do some serious off-roading, choosing a truck that’s up to the job can be a tough decision. A full-size truck may seem like a no-brainer, but if you’re looking for something that will be able to fit on any trail you come across, it would be better to go with a …
by Jenny Whaley
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What Car and Driver Hated Most About the Nissan Frontier

Automaker Nissan is known for its reliable and impressive passenger vehicles. But breaking into the truck segment as a best-selling rival has always been a struggle for Nissan. Its midsize pickup, the Frontier, offers affordable pricing and durability but seems to fall behind its ever-popular competition in every other way. And the experts have certainly …
by Marci Houghtlen
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The Nissan Frontier Is Old But Not Entirely Bad

With all the new features and different configurations on today’s trucks, it can be hard to find one that’s best suited for your lifestyle. These hefty trucks often don’t come cheap, with some in the neighborhood of up to $100k. Each year these trucks add even more items to their specifications list, but there is …
by Addison White
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Is the Nissan Frontier Pro-4X a Good Off-Road Truck to Buy?

The Nissan Frontier is a little bit of a wonder in the truck world. Despite the fact that it hasn’t seen any major updates since its first model year, it was still able to outsell new trucks like the Ford Ranger last quarter. The Frontier’s sales have remained consistently high for a few years now, …
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Car And Driver: Buy This Version of the Nissan Frontier

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. So goes Nissan’s approach to its 2019 mid-size truck, the Frontier. It’s gone nearly a decade without updates and other trucks in the segment have many contemporary features in comparison. Yet the Nissan Frontier continues to be a popular truck among buyers. Although it seems that time has …
by Kristen McCoy
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Why You Should Still Buy a New Nissan Frontier

It’s been called America’s cheapest truck. It’s been around for over 15 years, with very few upgrades, little, if any significant changes, or improvements. It tops the list of worst fuel economy in the midsize truck class. We’re talking about the 2019 Nissan Frontier. Here’s the caveat. It’s still on the market and confirmed for …
by Desiree Homer
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One Reviewer Actually Still Loves the Nissan Frontier

While many critics have shunned the Nissan Frontier, and consider it tired, outdated, and uninteresting, others disagree. In fact, one reviewer in particular raves about it. If you’re an avid sportsman, keep reading. The 2018 Nissan Frontier Midnight Edition might just be the truck you end up loving too. What did Nissan Frontier have going …
by Desiree Homer
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The Nissan Frontier Is the Anti-Luxury Pickup Truck

Americans can’t get enough of their trucks. But in this mad dash to buy the best, new pickup trucks, the prices for these trucks keep rising as more features and amenities get added on. The Nissan Frontier is the other way around though, and its affordable price tag is thanks to the fact that it’s …
by J.L. Seto
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One Last Drive of the Nissan Frontier Before It’s Redesigned

The Nissan Frontier is Nissan’s entry in the mid-sized truck market of America, but it’s seen better days. Asides from a small update in 2008, the Frontier’s been largely the same since it was rolled out in 2004. But after 15 years, Nissan is finally updating it. Here are The Drive’s final thoughts on the …
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Nissan Frontier Desert Runner: Japanese SEMA Raptor

The current Nissan Frontier may be old enough to have played the original Final Fantasy VII, but it’s a surprisingly popular, dependable mid-size pickup. It’s also one of the few trucks that still offer a manual transmission. Nissan recently announced that the next year would bring an updated Frontier. But for this year’s SEMA, Nissan …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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The Nissan Frontier is Finally Getting an Update

The Nissan Frontier may still outsell some of its rivals, but its design is old enough to remember HD DVDs. In fact, its platform-mate, the Xterra SUV, has long since been discontinued. Reviews haven’t exactly been negative, but it’s clear the Frontier pickup is desperately outdated in many ways. Luckily, Nissan realizes this. In an …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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3 Nissan Frontier Reviews You Need to Read Before Buying

The Nissan Frontier debuted in 2005, making it one of the oldest new vehicles on the market today. Although this mid-size truck seems downright prehistoric to its critics, the Frontier still outsells newcomers such as the Jeep Gladiator and the revived Ford Ranger. There are good reasons for this: the Frontier is a tough, capable truck. …
by Kristen McCoy
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How Much Does a New Nissan Frontier Cost?

When you’re looking for a new truck, the Nissan Frontier is a solid choice. The 2019 Frontier has a lot going for it and was awarded the 2019 JD Power Award for Most Dependable Mid-Size Pick Up. It’s easy to see why, and the specs speak for themselves. Even the Pope’s ridden in a Nissan …
by Angela Bickford
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Nissan Frontier Surprisingly Outselling Five Newer Trucks

The Nissan Frontier midsize pickup beats five other midsize truck brands in its class in sales so far in 2019. As wrong as that sounds being that the Frontier is over 20 years old with only minor changes while some of the midsize trucks it beats are almost all-new, it’s true. The Nissan Frontier beats …
by Thom Taylor
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Only Three New Pickup Trucks Offer a Manual Transmission

Modern automatic transmissions let trucks reach new levels of refinement and fuel efficiency. Not to mention the convenience in heavy city traffic. Also, vehicle electronics are now so interconnected, that a manual transmission simply introduces too many variables. The human brain and muscles are the weak link. So, for the most part, the stick-shift has …
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